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IUENNA

IUENNA (openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology) is an innovative project to strengthen the application of digital methods in archaeology in Austria by pursuing complex cultural-historical questions, shaping Digital Humanities in Classics, and securing cultural knowledge for the long-term. IUENNA is funded by the Go!Digital 3.0 funding program of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and based on the archaeological micro-region of the Jauntal (Carinthia/Austria).


IUENNA involves the State Museum for Carinthia (kärnten.museum), the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI) at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), the Austrian Center for Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage (ACDH-CH) at the ÖAW, the Federal Monuments Authority (BDA), and the archaeological company ARDIG – Archäologischer Dienst GesmbH.


The image shows 9 pictures of different spects of digital data in the project IUENNA: retro-digitized old maps of the project area, aerial photos showing the Jauntal, Globasnitz/Iuenna, and the 'pilgrim center' at Hemmaberg, paradata recording of the archaeological-geophysical measurements employing ground-penetrating RADAR and magnetics by using photos, graphics showing how data is organized in advanced file folder structures, and geo-information systems visualize the find sites (kärnten.museum – ÖAI/ÖAW; Jabornegg-Altenfels 1870)

Aspects of digital data in the project IUENNA: retro-digitized old maps of the project area, aerial photos showing the Jauntal, Globasnitz/Iuenna, and the ‘pilgrim center’ at Hemmaberg, paradata recording of the archaeological-geophysical measurements employing ground-penetrating RADAR and magnetics by using photos, graphics showing how data is organized in advanced file folder structures, and geo-information systems visualize the find sites (kärnten.museum – ÖAI/ÖAW; Jabornegg-Altenfels 1870; Dominik Hagmann)


IUENNA follows an extensive open science approach, using the Late Antique ’pilgrimage center‘ of the Hemmaberg with its decade-long excavations and related sites (Globasnitz/Iuenna, Jaunstein, and St. Stefan) as a case study. IUENNA will provide, for the first time in Austria for Classics, an outstanding model study and a sustainable long-term archive of an elaborated excavation at one of the most critical Late Antique sites of the Southeast Alpine region and its vicinity and integrate all data. All archaeological research data available will be digitized, structured in an all-new inclusive and hierarchically organized file folder system, and enhanced with metadata, which can serve as an example for future projects for Austrian archaeology and beyond.


Data

Securing IUENNA’s Data for the Future

All our data is sustainably archived for long-term preservation in a dedicated IUENNA collection at the ARCHE repository. ARCHE (A Resource Centre for the HumanitiEs) of the ACDH-CH is a trusted digital archive that adheres to international standards for digital preservation, ensuring the data’s integrity, accessibility, and reusability over time. By employing ARCHE, we ensure that all archaeological records, including documentation, metadata, and related digital resources, are securely stored and made available to researchers, educators, and the public.

The image displays the webpage at the repository ARCHE for the IUENNA project, titled "IUENNA - opening the southern Jauntal as a micro-region for future Archaeology." The page includes citation details, licensing information, and a summary of the project.
Landing page for the IUENNA collection in the ARCHE repository.

Our approach is guided by both the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and CARE (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics) principles. While the FAIR principles emphasize the technical and practical reusability of data, the CARE principles ensure that the management of data is ethical, respects the rights of communities, and promotes collective benefits. This dual focus guarantees that our data archiving practices are not only sustainable and technically sound but also socially responsible and inclusive, preserving cultural heritage for future generations while respecting its origins and stakeholders.

Reusing IUENNA’s Data for Future Research

The IUENNA GitHub Page at iuenna.github.io serves as a versatile platform for sharing reusable web applications and practical examples that address the challenges of sustainably managing and archiving archaeological data. By leveraging modern digital tools and frameworks, the page provides innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of archaeological research and heritage preservation.

"Screenshot of the IUENNA project website landing page at GitHub Pages. The page includes a dark header with the IUENNA logo, the project title 'IUENNA – opening the southern Jauntal as a micro-region for future Archaeology,' and an orange button labeled 'Find Our Data on ARCHE.' Below are sections titled 'Project Overview,' 'Project Framework,' and 'About This GitHub Page,' with a blue button labeled 'Web Mapping with the IUENNA Project.'"
This screenshot showcases the landing page of the IUENNA project website at GitHub Pages. The page features reusable web applications and tools for sustainable data management of digital archaeological information.

Key features of the IUENNA GitHub Page include open-source applications designed to streamline workflows, such as digitizing legacy records, structuring complex datasets, and implementing metadata standards. These tools are optimized for use in projects that prioritize both long-term data sustainability and compliance with international best practices, such as the FAIR and CARE principles.

Additionally, the page showcases real-world use cases that highlight how these applications can be applied to manage archaeological data effectively. These examples demonstrate strategies for integrating and preserving diverse datasets, ensuring interoperability across platforms, and making data accessible to researchers, educators, and the public. By focusing on practical implementation, the IUENNA GitHub Page not only provides technical solutions but also serves as an educational resource, guiding users through the challenges of digital archaeology and sustainable heritage management.

This initiative underscores IUENNA’s commitment to advancing digital innovation in archaeology and promoting the sustainable reuse of data through transparent, inclusive, and accessible tools. Researchers and institutions can draw inspiration and adopt these solutions to enhance their own projects, contributing to a global effort to preserve and understand our shared cultural past.

Publications

Please find our project-related open-access publications here or on one of the various scientific social networks such as Academia.edu, ResearchGate, or Google Scholar!

Papers (peer reviewed)

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (2023). IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology: A «para-description». Peer Community Journal, 3, Article e120. https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.338

Reports

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (2024). IUENNA openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology (Forschungsbericht 2023 des Landesmuseums für Kärnten, pp. 21–22) [Annual Report]. kärnten.museum. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29850.15042

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (2024). IUENNA openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology (In: Dolenz, H., Ebner-Baur, D., Kall, A. Abteilung für Provinzialrömische Archäologie und Feldforschung mit der Außenstelle Archäologischer Park Magdalensberg, pp. 118 – 175.). Rudolfinum- Jahrbuch des Landesmuseums für Kärnten, 2023, 127–129. https://www.zobodat.at/publikation_articles.php?id=536382

Forthcoming

Hagmann, D., Reiner, F., Gugl, C., Baer, M., Maurer, J., Steigberger, E., Schwaiger, H., Burkhart, K., Welte, M., Štuhec, S., & Trognitz, M. (accepted). No Cradle of Filth: Reflections on Achieving Zero Data Waste through the 5Rs in Austrian Digital Archaeology. Proceedings CHNT 2023.

Hagmann, D., Reiner, F., Trognitz, M., Štuhec, S., Schwaiger, H., Gugl, C., Ladstätter, S., & Dolenz, H. (submitted). IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology. Akten des 19. Österreichischen Archäologietags.

Reiner, F., Gugl, C., & Profant, E. (submitted). Iuenna & Umgebung – Geophysikalische Prospektion im Jauntal. Akten des 19. Österreichischen Archäologietags.

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (submitted). Go!digital-3.0-Projekt IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology (Forschungsbericht 2024 des Landesmuseums für Kärnten) [Annual Report]. kärnten.museum.

Hagmann, D., Reiner, F., & Gugl, C. (in review). No End of History Yet! Encompassing the Challenges of Long-Term Archiving a Large (Hence not Big) Dataset in Austrian Digital Roman Archaeology in the Course of the IUENNA project. In F. Fulminante & E. Farinetti (Eds.), Big Data in Anthropology and Archaeology: From Italy and the Old World.

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (in preparation). Digital Finds of the Future Past: Endergebnisse des go!digital-3.0-Projekts IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtral as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology (Working Title). In Austrian Archaeological Institute (Ed.), Memorial Volume for Sabine Ladstätter.

Hagmann, D., & Reiner, F. (in preparation). Das go!digital-3.0-Projekt IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology (In: Abteilung für Provinzialrömische Archäologie und Feldforschung mit der Außenstelle Archäologischer Park Magdalensberg). Rudolfinum – Jahrbuch des Landesmuseums für Kärnten.

Web Sites

go!digital-3.0-project IUENNA. (2024). IUENNA (openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology) [Hypotheses web site]. https://iuenna.hypotheses.org/ (Original work published 2023)

Hagmann. (2025). IUENNA/IUENNA.github.io (Version 1.0.0) [HTML, CSS, JS]. IUENNA. https://github.com/IUENNA/IUENNA.github.io (Original work published 2022)

Hagmann, Dominik, & Reiner, F. (2025). IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology [GitHub Page]. Go!Digital 3.0 Project IUENNA. https://iuenna.github.io/

Further project-related publications

Annual Report 2023 (Annual Report No. 2023; Annual Reports of the Austrian Archaeological Institute at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, p. 252). (2024). Österreichisches Archäologisches Institut der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.1553/oeai.report2023

Museumsbericht 2023 (Annual Report No. 2023; Berichte des Landesmuseums für Kärnten, p. 4). (2024). kärnten.museum. https://landesmuseum.ktn.gv.at/ueber-uns/bericht [Download]

Visser, R. (2023). The IUENNA Project: Integrating Old Data and Documentation for Future Archaeology. Peer Community In Archaeology, 100325. https://doi.org/10.24072/pci.archaeo.100325

Team

All our project team members complement each other just as ideally in their skills, whereas two major external partners support the project team: Hence, experts from ÖAW’s ACDH-CH take care of data long-term archiving in ARCHE and are active in an advisory role. Moreover, most of the digitization and georeferencing tasks are done by members of ARDIG. IUENNA’s project team is composed of three staff members:


Dominik Hagmann

ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4481-6234

Principal investigator 01 (project coordinator | kärnten.museum [lead-institution])

Photo showing Dominik Hagmann (photo: Kristina Klein)

Dominik holds a Ph.D. degree (with honors) from the University of Vienna, Austria (Doctoral School for Cultural and Historical Studies) on his thesis ‘Roman Rural Landscapes in Noricum. Archaeological Studies on Roman Settlements in the Hinterland of Northern Noricum.’ Highly interested in applying digital techniques to his research questions regarding Roman settlement and landscape archaeology, he also involves various aspects of (digital) public archaeology in his projects.
He is currently focusing on various archaeological sites in rural and urban areas in Austria, primarily using geographic information systems and 3d-recording.
Further, he is a lecturer for funerary archaeology at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Vienna and a member of the research network Human Evolution and Archaeological Sciences (HEAS).
As PI1, he takes care of the archaeological project part, data management and preparation for long-term archiving, scientific analysis, project representation, social media, and coordinates all external services.


Franziska Rainer

Principal investigator 02 (ÖAI/ÖAW)

Photo showing Franziska Reiner (photo: ÖAI/ÖAW)

Franziska holds a Dipl.-Ing.-diploma in Applied Geosciences from the Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, and has extensive experience in applied geophysics. She has worked in ÖAI’s technical unit since 2020 and participated in various archaeological-geophysical prospection campaigns. Franziska has been significantly involved in data collection and evaluation in many Mediterranean survey projects and conducted all recent geophysical surveys in the projected study area. Her main fields cover geophysical surveys and data interpretation, cartographic visualizations, and the supervision and further development of ÖAI’s geophysical equipment pool.
As PI2, she is systematically involved in the processing and interpreting of geophysical data, cartographic visualizations, and contributing to scientific analysis.


Nicola Math

Photo showing Nicola Math (photo: ÖAI/ÖAW)

Nicola holds a MA degree from the University of Vienna, Austria, and participated, among others, in excavations at the Hemmaberg and various third-party-funded projects. She has a vast knowledge of recording archaeological material culture and is very familiar with the material culture of the project area. Nicola will bear her extensive expertise in find recording, mainly about the artifacts from the Roman period burials and funerary structures; furthermore, she is involved in the retro-digitization process of analog research data and data management tasks.

Credits

Editing and Publishing

Editor: Dr. Dominik Hagmann, BA MA

Team: Dominik Hagmann, Franziska Reiner

Contact details

Go!Digital 3.0 research project IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology

c/o Dominik Hagmann & Franziska Reiner


kärnten.museum
Liberogasse 6
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria


Austrian Archaeological Institute
Georg-Coch-Platz 2
1010 Vienna, Austria


eMail: dominik.hagmann@univie.ac.at | franziska.reiner@oeaw.ac.at

Find our data in ARCHE:
https://id.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/iuenna
Find our web application project on GitHub Pages:
https://IUENNA.github.io
Find the code of our web application project on GitHub:
https://github.com/IUENNA/IUENNA.github.io